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A plane takes off in front of the Houston, TX skyline. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

A plane takes off in front of the Houston, TX skyline. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

City of Houston questions ‘public good’ of KPRC 2 Investigates reporting on airport director’s relationship with subordinate

John Pelissero, senior scholar in government ethics, quoted by Click2Houston.

Relationships with subordinates are subject to criticism and suspicion in every industry, and a case in the Houston Airport System is no different. 

“I think the public has an important right to know,” said Pelissero. “There is the perception here that something was not handled fairly, that for some reason, she received special treatment, and the perception among the public and other employees of the city of Houston, this is unfair.”

John Pelissero, senior scholar in government ethics, quoted by Click2Houston.

Ethics
government, media

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)